Following the announcement that halfpenny pieces were to be phased out, Fishguard and Goodwick guild member Mary Shaw launched a scheme to collect the coins for the RNL1 through the local press. Sealed containers were soon to be seen everywhere, and the response was staggering; 5 '/2 cwt of coins was collected, a total of £736.36 '/2p. Mrs Shaw (1) makes the final pour-in with the help of (2nd I to r) George Edwards, Mrs Norma Greenfield and Mrs Julie McGregor..